Sr. Electrical Designer

Senior Electrical Designer at Tesla

Tesla is looking for an experienced and motivated senior electrical designer to join our Construction Design team in Fremont, CA. As part of the EPC group, this team is focused on designing, collaborating, and building the first home of Optimus while continue to support critical vehicle programs. The electrical design team is responsible to create and maintain CAD models of the power distribution system infrastructure and tool equipment.

This position is for full‑time, on‑site.

• Manage electrical Revit contents (templates and families) and Revit views
• Prepare electrical permit and construction drawings: power plan drawings, underground and above ground raceway design drawings, grounding layout drawing, lighting layout drawings
• Model electrical infrastructure per projects level of detail (LOD) needs and create material take‑offs
• Participate in design and construction phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents and close‑out
• Collaborate with multi‑discipline design team to deliver clash‑free design and models
• Perform regular field visits and collaborate with construction team to reflect construction feasibility and value engineering in design and models
• Assist reviewing RFIs and submittals during construction administration and produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings in Revit

• 6+ years of experience in electrical infrastructure design. Electrical construction experience is a plus
• Strong desire to be part of a world‑class team focused on achieving amazing results
• Awareness of NEC & CBC codes
• Proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks and general awareness of other BIM software; in‑depth knowledge of AIA level of detail
• Familiarity with ANSI or equivalent industry standards electrical symbols
• Working knowledge or experience in developing construction drawings (LOD 350) and fabrication drawings (LOD 400); experience in developing as‑built drawing (LOD 500) is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay plus cash and stock awards
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Health Care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits
• Company‑paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks programme

$112,000 – $168,000 annual salary plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities